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USDA announces $93 million in grants to lower energy costs, create jobs in rural Wisconsin
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $93 million in programs seeking to lower energy costs and create jobs in rural communities in the state, USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julia Lassa announced.
The bulk of the money, $91.5 million, is being invested through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy program, which provides low-interest loans with up to 60% loan forgiveness to fund clean energy projects and energy storage.
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